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The troubled Being AI slims down.
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Fire and Emergency NZ said it responded to more than 30 callouts overnight, mainly in the Wellington area.
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It comes after wastewater testing revealed a doubling of meth use last year.
Body found in burned-out vehicle in Wellington park overnight
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'Catastrophic': Learner driver killed hitchhiker 79 days after getting licence
Family of British tourist angry over young driver's 'lack of respect'.
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'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatment
Merv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.
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'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25
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Oliver Mander on CEO pay
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Morning quiz: What NZ city is known for hosting the annual World Buskers Festival?
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Northland schools see literacy boost with structured approach
Almost two-thirds of teachers are significantly changing their teaching practices.
Editorial: Prisoner voting ban spiteful
OPINION: What this arbitrary ban appears to be is some red meat for the more spiteful.
Can Wellington beat the one-term mayoralty curse?
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Rethinking NZ's meat and dairy brand - Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
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Homes evacuated in Christchurch due to slips, Wellington wind warning downgraded
Severe winds lashed the capital, torrential rain sparked widespread flooding in the south.
'Absolute legends': Canterbury town locals praise fire crews for flood heroics
Crews rescued two people and two dogs from a car stranded in floodwater.
Hawke’s Bay Hawks stun Tauranga Whai with buzzer-beating heroics
Two unlikely heroes stepped up for the Hawks at the death.
Health NZ takes medical union to ERA as strikes delay 4300 procedures
Health Minister Simeon Brown: 'I want to see this dispute resolved.'
Battered pensioner bound and dumped in carpark before attackers burgled his home
Pier Raviola died in hospital several days after the brutal attack.
Girl's fear after hiding during armed store robbery
Police have so far referred one teen to the youth court.
Watch: 'Tree just tried to take me out' - Woman barely escapes being crushed by branch
The branch also brought down a powerline, increasing the danger.
Heated council meeting suspended during fiery debate over Western Springs' future
Aucklanders will now have a say on Western Springs.
'Cheers for the memories': A rapist's text after motel violation of impaired woman
Jury found Rigby guilty of rape in one instance, but not guilty of other sexual charges.
'Significant milestone': Kākāpō boom in Waikato
It's been the first time in more than a century that the sound has been heard in Waikato.
Sexual health clinics cut as specialist retires, leaving one left
The specialist said 'delays in advertising' meant his colleague hadn't been replaced.
'We are here to help': ASB offers relief measures for weather-hit customers
Bank says it will pause home loan repayments for up to three months.
Aerial photos reveal extent of Selwyn flooding as state of emergency continues
Christchurch Airport recorded over 80mm of rain in 24 hours.
'Electric atmosphere': New finish line for Rotorua Marathon
Several event including return of Marae to Marae relay.
Lower Hutt woman narrowly escapes being crushed by tree
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